Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
9701 E Bell Rd,  Scottsdale, AZ
3.9
2.1
898 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James M. Gmelich, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$20,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
144
Full Time Teachers
139
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%
White
83.5%
Hispanic
10.9%
Asian
2.7%
Black
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Catholic Schools in Arizona
#4 Best HS For Athletes in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 244 Students
University of Arizona 214 Students
University of San Diego 108 Students
Northern Arizona University 99 Students
Texas Christian University 87 Students
Chapman University 65 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 64 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 59 Students
Baylor University 56 Students
Grand Canyon University 56 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Biology 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 53 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Finance 35 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Engineering 31 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 189 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/24/2025
I really enjoyed my time at Notre Dame Prep high school, the teachers were for the most part great. The sports at Notre Dame are exceptional. Promotion is run by students and is a very fun environment. Sonmething i would change is uniform guidelines and Football game environment as well as the attire required to attend football games as there is a strict dress code so sometimes dressing for specific themes contradicts the dress code making it not as fun.
5.0 Parent
5/2/2024
We love that they have ambassadors who guide incoming students. Notre Dame also has a peer mentoring program. An elective course that our son is currently enrolled in. He mentors a student who has a learning disability in Chemistry class. This has grown my son's heart and ability to work with students who have challenges.
4.0 Senior
1/10/2024
Community is stellar. School has come a long way. It's a great place for catholic families to send their children.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 39 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/12/2025
My experience at Notre Dame Preparatory was extremely disappointing. The school environment is chaotic and poorly managed, with students often getting away with serious misconduct. I observed situations where students would frame others by deleting messages on social media, and the administration se...
1.0 parent
10/9/2025
We had such high hopes for this school. Unfortunately the admin only wants your money and they look the other way at nearly all of their rules including the uniform policy (girls’ skirts are up to their butts,) bullying, drugs, cheating, etc. The school touts themselves as a Catholic school but ever...
1.0 parent
6/12/2025
Do your homework before choosing Notre Dame Prep. I’m a parent of a junior currently attending NDP, and while the school may appear polished on the surface, the reality behind the scenes is far from what you’d expect from a Catholic institution. Let’s start with sports. Notre Dame Prep is absolutely...
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
Pros:Beautiful campus and location. New facilities. State of the art theater building. Some parents are friendly and try to welcome others with the use of a booster club, mom’s club, school store, etc. Some teachers seem engaged and have high standards. Cons (if you are a middle class, traditional C...

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Notre Dame Preparatory High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 9701 E Bell Rd in Scottsdale, AZ. Annual tuition is $20,600. The school has a total enrollment of 898 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Notre Dame Preparatory High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $1,308,155. Discover additional schools in the area, like Camelback Desert School, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy, Great Hearts Academies - Archway Scottsdale, and more. Learn more about what Scottsdale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Notre Dame Preparatory High School.

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